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Jamaica

Jamaica. By Leah and Jack. Jamaica. 10,991km² 2.712 million people Main religion is protestant (62%) Tropical ; hot, humid Caribbean, island in the Caribbean Sea, south of Cuba. Main Foods/ ingredients. Sugarcane Bananas Yams Citrus fruits Ginger Cocoa Pimento (chili pepper)

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Jamaica

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  1. Jamaica By Leah and Jack

  2. Jamaica • 10,991km² • 2.712 million people • Main religion is protestant (62%) • Tropical; hot, humid • Caribbean, island in the Caribbean Sea, south of Cuba

  3. Main Foods/ ingredients • Sugarcane • Bananas • Yams • Citrus fruits • Ginger • Cocoa • Pimento (chili pepper) • Ackee (fruit) • Known for their spices

  4. Industry • Mining • Agriculture • Manufacture • Energy • Construction

  5. Natural resources • Bauxite • Gypsum • Limestone

  6. Meal patterns • Jamaicans eat a midafternoon lunch as the main meal of the day. • followed by a light meal of bread, fried plantains, or fried dumplings • a hot drink early in the evening.

  7. Curry Goat • Curry Goat is a popular Jamaican dish, originating in India. It is a popular dish at parties, weddings, and other celebrations.. Always served with rice.

  8. Dumplings • Cooked balls of dough • Based on flour, potatoes, and bread • May include: meat, fish, and/ or vegetables • They can be eaten by themselves, in soups or stews, with gravy, or in any other way

  9. Ackee • Eating an unopened ackee will poison you. • Served with saltfish as an international meal • Consumed mainly in Jamaica, Haiti, and some part of West Africa

  10. Heroes Day • Heroes Day is when Jamaica celebrates the great deeds its heros performed • Third Monday in October • Commemorates 7 heroes

  11. Heroes • Paul Bogle • George William Gordan • Nanny • Samuel Sharpe • Sir Alexander Bustamante • Norman Washington Manley • Marcus Mosiah Garvey

  12. Emancipation Day • Celebrating the declaration of freedom to slaves • At midnight, On July 31st, 1838 it was reported that many slaves went to the hilltops to watch the sun rise symbolizing a new beginning in their life. • All schools and public buildings are closed • Still celebrated today by re-enacting the Emancipation Declaration • August 1st

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